1988 Ford Fairlane vs. 1975 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1988 Ford Fairlane is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Fairlane (138 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Skyline. (135 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 485 kg more than 1975 Nissan Skyline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Fairlane | 1975 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Fairlane | Skyline |
Year Released | 1988 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4089 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2620 mm |